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Five Centuries of Russian Choral Tradition – USSR State Academic Choir

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Five Centuries of Russian Choral Tradition – USSR State Academic Choir

UPC: 8 30 002

Product Details

  • Choir: Staatlicher Akademischer Russischer Chor der UdSSR 
  • Conductor: Alexander Sweschnikow (A. W. Sweschnikow) 
  • Soloists: Fjodor Mamontow, Tatjana Blagosklonowa 
  • Repertoire: Russian folk songs, romances, and choral miniatures 
  • Language: Russian 
  • Liner Notes: In German, with extensive historical and musical commentary

Overview / Überblick

Dieses Album ist eine ergreifende Dokumentation der russischen Volksseele, interpretiert vom Staatlichen Akademischen Russischen Chor der UdSSR unter der Leitung von Alexander Sweschnikow – einem der führenden sowjetischen Chordirigenten seiner Zeit. Der Chor wurde 1942 gegründet und feierte bereits 1943 seinen triumphalen Einstand im Großen Saal des Moskauer Konservatoriums. Diese Aufnahme repräsentiert die bedeutendsten Strömungen der russischen Vokalmusik über ein Jahrhundert hinweg – vom Volkslied bis zur Romanze – in packenden, kraftvoll-lyrischen Darbietungen.

This ETERNA release captures the heart of Russian choral tradition as shaped by Alexander Sveshnikov and the USSR State Academic Choir. Formed in the darkest years of war, this ensemble soon became a vital voice for the Russian people, carrying songs of endurance, sorrow, joy, and pride across national boundaries. With deep emotional range and impeccable technical control, the choir offers interpretations that are both historically informed and artistically moving.

Product Features

  • Rare Soviet-era recording of Russia’s foremost national choir
  • Works arranged primarily by Alexander Sveshnikov
  • Historically significant performances of “Ej, uchnem,” “In Mandschurien,” and “Stromab die Wolga”
  • Includes solo performances and folk-inspired choral textures
  • Full liner notes with cultural and historical insight (German only)

Track Listing / Titelverzeichnis

  1. Stromab die Wolga – Burlaks’ labor song; symbol of Russian strength
  2. Die alte Linde – A nostalgic love song (Solo: Fjodor Mamontow)
  3. Ich bin wie ein Halm – A girl crushed by hardship (Solo: Tatjana Blagosklonowa)
  4. Steppe, du weite – Lament of loneliness in the steppe
  5. Das Glöcklein – A romantic 19th-century troika song
  6. In Mandschurien – Waltz from the Russo-Japanese War
  7. Winter, du Winter – A girl’s longing in winter solitude
  8. Im Tanz – Cheerful dance scene by Aljabjew
  9. Der Besen – Humorous scherzo from northern Russia
  10. Der Pfad – A symbol of hardship and homeland
  11. Ej, uchnem – Famous barge haulers’ chant; archetype of Russian choral sound

Key Credits

  • Choral Director: Alexander Sveshnikov 
  • Soloists: Fjodor Mamontow, Tatjana Blagosklonowa 
  • Arrangements: A. W. Sveshchnikow (unless otherwise noted) 
  • Label: ETERNA 
  • Recording Origin: USSR 
  • Language: Russian 
  • Liner Notes: German

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